Witham Boxing Day 5
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Event overview
The Witham Running Club Boxing Day 5 is a looped 5 mile road race on a mainly rural course described as fast and undulating. The start is a short walk from Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, Essex CM8 1UN. The course has an SEAA Measured Course Certificate (15/482) and the race is held under UK Athletic rules with a UKA licence number to be confirmed. The event has a total entry capacity of 500. A presentation ceremony takes place shortly after the race.
Entry, rules and awards
Entry fees are listed as £16 (affiliated), £18 (unaffiliated) and £20 on the day if places remain. Discount applies for members of EA WA SA. Race numbers are chip-enabled and are to be collected on the day; the event will be chip timed. No refunds are offered; transfers are possible up to Sunday 21 December 2025. Minimum age is 16. Wheelchair contestants cannot be catered for. No accompanying dogs or cyclists are allowed. The race has a 75 minute time limit. Use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is prohibited under UKA rules and may lead to disqualification; bone-conducting headphones are allowed. Awards include trophies for the first three male and first three female finishers, age-group trophies, and first male and female team trophies (four runners to count). Race t-shirts are available for £6; non-attendance waives the right to a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.